This is a perfect salad for potlucks and cookouts. It’s a super easy make-ahead dish.
You may know this dish by another name as the name seems to be a mystery of sorts. I have heard it called “Calico Salad,” and I’m figuring this is due to the color combination of ingredients. Then I’ve heard it called “Vegetable Salad,” but that just seems wrong for this dish. I know it’s made up of vegetables, but that name isn’t a good fit. I’ve heard others call it “Shoepeg Corn Salad” and “LeSueur Pea Salad,” and the reasons for those names are a given. But the name that puzzles me the most is Winter Salad, especially since this salad is super popular at many summer potlucks or cookouts. I’m guessing this name comes from the fact that most of the ingredients are canned and readily available during the winter months when summer’s bounty seems far off. And since it’s a cold dish, it’s perfect for summer anyway. Lastly, we have a simple common name. A name I think is most fitting for this salad, and that’s just plain ole Marinated Salad. Simple right? So, marinated salad it is!
So what exactly is this salad of many names?
Marinated Salad is a combination of these ingredients:
- White tender shoepeg corn
- Petite sweet peas
- French-style green beans
- Green onions
- Pimento
- Green pepper
- Celery
These ingredients are combined with a sweet oil and vinegar dressing similar to that used in a three-bean salad.
This recipe is SO easy and relatively quick to make. Make a double or triple batch if you’re making it for a crowd because it will go fast.
Regardless of what you call it, unlike its name, one thing is for sure, and that is you, and everyone will love this Marinated Salad!
You might also like these dishes for potlucks and cookouts:
Cold Taco Salad
Calico Beans {Other Baked Beans}
If you’re familiar with this marinated salad, I’d love to know what you call it. Don’t be shy, you know I love talking with you in the comments!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweet peas Petite
- 1 can White shoepeg corn
- 1 can Green beans French-style
- 1 bunch Green onions
- 1 small jar Pimentos
- 1 Green pepper
- 1-2 stalks Celery
Marinade
- 1/2 cup Vinegar (I use apple cider vinegar)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Oil (I use olive oil)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1-2 tsp ground coarse pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse all canned items
- In a saucepan, mix marinade ingredients together and bring to a boil.
- Pour over the salad while hot.
- Let stand overnight in the refrigerator.
Beverly says
This looks like a perfect summer side dish. Love the combination of flavors in this salad. Pinning to remember to try it soon.
Kim at Serving Up Southern says
Hi Beverly!
I bet you will love it! Thanks for pinning!
I hope your week is going well!
>>> Kim
Susan says
This salad looks so good, love your photos they are so clear and enticing.
Kim at Serving Up Southern says
Hi Sue!
It is a yummy and refreshing salad, especially during the warmer months! And thanks for the compliment! :)
>>> Kim
Susan says
Pinned to my Summer Sides and Salad Pinterest board. also shared on my Facebook page.
Looks so Yummy.
Kim at Serving Up Southern says
Thank you so much, Sue!
I appreciate the pins and Facebook love! Hope your week is off to a beautiful start!
>>> Kim
Sara Hershberger says
This really delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
Kim at Serving Up Southern says
Thank you, Sara!
I hope you’ll stop back by and let me know how you like it! Have a great weekend!
>>> Kim
Kathie says
My mother always made this for Christmas dinner. We call it marinated salad too. The main difference though was that it was never cooked, just mix the marinade and add the remainder, mix and refrigerate 24 hours.